Operations Assistant – Insurance. Salary: up to £38,000.
We are looking for a Futures Clearings Operations Specialist.
Our client is a Global commerce and technology firm.
Date: 10 Nov 2023
Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £80,000 - £81,400 per annum
Email: duncan@taylorjamesresourcing.com
Ref: DB0746323
Lead Statutory Reporting Financial Accountant for a Global firm based in Canary Wharf, London.
Total compensation including Bonus, Pension, etc. Circa £100,000 pa.
The role is predominantly office-based in Canary Wharf.
The company offers a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday you have off as holiday).
Reporting to the Manager UK & HQ Financial Accounting, this individual is responsible for providing financial accounting services to the company's Europe business.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Prepare statutory accounts for UK entities with supporting schedules and documentation to meet external audit requirements.
2. Liaise directly with company auditors (KPMG) and coordinate responses to audit testing.
3. Research and apply UK GAAP accounting policy for new or changing business activity.
4. Post UK GAAP adjustments into unconsolidated companies in SAP.
5. Take a lead role in the interim and year-end SOX control audits, prepare supporting schedules and analysis, and answer queries from KPMG as they arise.
6. Ensure timely and accurate internal monthly corporate reporting to our headquarters in the US, including Benefit analysis, Ad valorem taxes, and Allowance for doubtful accounts reports.
7. Perform month-end close activities as assigned, including accruals and amortisations, payroll accounting, currency revaluations, and other ad hoc journals.
8. Undertake monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring completion by the end of the month and to the required standard.
9. Critically review accounting entries in SAP and overall account balance variances on a monthly basis.
10. Perform ad hoc statutory and analytical work to support Manager UK & HQ Accounting and the Europe business.
Qualifications and Competencies:
* Educated to degree level and must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP accounting standards (FRS102).
* Post-qualification experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting (5+ years).
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
* Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks concurrently and manage own time.
* Advanced user of Excel & SAP.
* Experience using Thomson Reuters OneSource Accounts Production software preferred but not essential.
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